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Pete Sessions is an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Texas's 32nd congressional district from 2013 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, he previously held office in the House from 1997 to 2005, representing Texas's 5th congressional district. During his time in Congress, Sessions focused on various issues including veterans' affairs and fiscal responsibility. He has been involved in efforts to support veterans and their families, highlighting the importance of organizations like the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).
I thank the gentleman for asking. We did have one person who we believe is attempting to get here, to run here; but I would at this time tell you he is not here. So I would encourage the gentleman to go ahead and close as he would choose…
At this time I would like to yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Pence), a man who I believe is one of the clearest thinkers in this Congress. He is a person who studies well, applies logic, and comes out with a deduction…
Just so you know, the gentleman is correct, and I appreciate his viewpoint of this. This is a copy of Mr. Quayle's bill right here. It's about one-third of a page long. It's a good idea that says we're going to increase the number of…
Well, I'm not seeking recognition, but I would say that the gentleman from Arizona has a good bill, and I encourage you to read it.
I applaud the gentleman, my friend, Mr. Polis, for not only coming to our defense and aid in this but also aiming for things that people all across this country need, and it's called action by Congress for jobs. Mr. Speaker, at this time…
I remind the gentleman that the Republican minority leader, Mr. McConnell, has been asking for some 30 jobs bills to at least go through committee or to be on the floor, and I do not think that a jobs bill would be a problem for a…
For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to my friend, the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Polis), pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During consideration of this resolution, all time yielded is…
I see Senator Thune is here, and he has been through a lot of these matters and a lot of hearings during his time as part of the leadership here in the Senate, and I would ask him how he felt about the hearing this morning and the issues…
And that was a bipartisan agreement. Mr. McGOVERN. No, no. Under your repeal bill, that would go away. That was part of the Affordable Care Act. That is one of the many things that has kicked in.
I find very interesting my friend's arguments. First of all, the health care bill hasn't even kicked in, so millions of people have not gotten the advantages of this bill yet. Mr. McGOVERN. Would the gentleman yield?
For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to my friend, the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. McGovern), pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During consideration of this resolution, all time is…
I would also like to thank Chairman Dreier who is an energetic proponent for biennial budgeting.
Biennial budgeting may be just one of those solutions, and I will commit that this subcommittee will continue to pursue not only this idea but other ideas.
I believe that at a time of skyrocketing debt and unparalleled spending, we must look for other solutions.
Yes. It is extraordinarily disappointing, actually, and against projections of many of those advocating for early release.
Absolutely it is. And just for the fact of my amendment, it does not require people to be held. It only gives the government the authority to do so if they deem it appropriate for the defense of America.
I believe so, yes, consistent with the language in the recent Supreme Court opinions--recent opinions--and perhaps it even goes further than what the Supreme Court requires.
They do, and to a large degree that is different from any other war in our history.
Absolutely. That would undermine one of the functions of the U.S. military in dealing with enemies of the state.
Absolutely. Someone may not be willing to talk today, but as time goes by they might be willing to completely change and be forthcoming.
Absolutely. In fact, we specifically tell people arrested that they have a right not to provide any intelligence, and it indicates it is clearly not the primary function.
Absolutely not. It focuses on punishment for a crime already committed, normally.
That is correct. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Cardin). The Senator has consumed 10 minutes.
Absolutely. It is up to the detaining authority whether they believe a person has committed a crime.
I certainly agree with the Senator that an American citizen can join in a war against the United States.
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